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• Hardwood Floors — Easy Tips for Cleaning

  According to the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), hardwood floors are low maintenance, beautiful and can last for years with the right care.

• Finishing School for Wood Floors

  Facts about factory-finished and unfinished floors.

• Keep that Warm Glow on Your Hardwood Floor

  Clean hardwood floors according to the type of finish.

• 4 Steps to Fabulous Floors!

  A little light work keeps floors protected and clean.

• 10 Truths About Wood Floors

  Protect your planks!

• Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

• Furniture polish

  Dusting is all most modern wood furniture needs in routine cleaning.

• Wet (soak) mopping

  What to do when damp mopping no longer effectively cleans a vinyl, tile or sealed-stone floor.

• Laminate floor

  These pre-finished surfaces are easily maintained by sweeping or vacuuming, and damp mopping. Avoid going overboard with cleaners and polishes.

• Stain-X Poly Clean Wood Floor Cleaner

  This pH balanced wood floor cleaner cleans up.

• Stain-X All In 1 Polish

  This furniture polish isn't intimidated to find that not all furniture is made of wood.

• Bissell Steam Mop Bare Floor Steam Cleaner

  The Bissell Steam Mop Bare Floor Steam Cleaner is a great way for asthmatics who are sensitive to harsh chemicals in floor cleaners to clean their floors. The Bissell Steam Mop Bare Floor Steam Cleaner cleans and sanitizes your floors with only water.

• Restore Furniture Cleaner & Protector

  Can an environmentally friendly polish match the performance of leading brands?

• Dirt Devil Rechargeable Broom Vac

  Technology makes the average sweep-up job even simpler.

• Orange Glo Hardwood Floor Cleaner & Polish System

  All-in-one kit for cleaning and maintaining your finished hardwood floors.

• Weiman® Furniture Wipes

  Wipes that remove dust, dirt, grime and smoke residue from finished wood surfaces.

• Method® Omop All Purpose Starter Kit

  A non-toxic cleaning kit for all floors.

• Weiman Perfect Planet Squeeze & Shine

  Durable, streak-free floor finish that doesn't contain heavy metals, ammonia, or formaldehyde.

• Expandable Wood Cosmetic Drawer Organizer

  Five-section drawer insert for organizing cosmetics that adjusts to fit the drawer.

• Speed Cleaning 101

  Cut your cleaning time in half.

• Spring Cleaning

  This book tackles the tough jobs: washing windows, walls and ceilings; sealing, waxing and stripping floors; cleaning carpets; and lots more — like a pro.

• Haley's Cleaning Hints

  Over 1,000 clever, inexpensive solutions help readers clean, deodorize, unclutter and organize their homes.

• House About It

  Choose materials wisely when remodeling your home or building a new one.

• Cleaning & Stain Removal for Dummies

  Time-saving techniques to take on the whole house, plus specific methods for conquering spills and stains.

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